Introduction When you join a new company, someone will probably tell you, “Don’t worry. Just take some time to settle in.” It sounds like good advice. After all, starting a new job can be overwhelming. There are new people, processes, systems, expectations, and ways of working. Naturally, you need time to understand your surroundings. But there is a problem with the “settle in” mindset. If you spend your first few months simply waiting to feel comfortable, you may lose the most valuable period of your transition. Your first 90 days are not just a period for settling in. They are a period for learning, building relationships, creating credibility, and understanding how you can make an impact. Why “Just Settle In” Can Hold You Back When people are told to settle in, they often become passive. They attend meetings, complete assigned tasks, observe what others are doing, and wait for someone to tell them what they should focus on. There is nothing wrong with observing. In ...
Introduction Everyone in this world desires to be a hero, but very few of us know how to become a hero and be a hero every day. Robin Sharma, a well-known success and leadership mentor talks about it in his highly motivational book; The Everyday Hero Manifesto. In this book, he talks about the secret habits of the world’s greatest visionaries, techniques to turn fear, problems into tools and avoid distraction, adopting world-class routines, and gaining wisdom. In the Everyday Hero Manifesto, Robin Sharma makes us aware of the enormous opportunities present in everyday which can turn us from victimhood to everyday heroism. Our personal greatness is fully realized when with every passing hour, we make move towards a fruitful day. He asks us to make the following five leaps to materialize our mastery and lead our finest life. Five Leaps to Materialize our Mastery Leap 1: The Shift from a Mindset of Can’t to the Mentality of Can Robin Sharma points out that victims are bound by the word, ...